Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Northampton

Pay rate: £12.21, up to £14.00

Shift: 2pm to 10am

Type: Temp - Perm

Start Date:  April 2025

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative to undertake general warehouse duties in Northampton. This is a friendly warehouse team that handle high volume of customer orders and you will be an important part of this team helping to make sure that orders will be completed on time.

 As a Counter Balance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative , you will be responsible for operating a forklift to move, stack, and organize materials within the warehouse.. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of goods.

Duties of a Counter Balance Forklift Operator
You will be working as part of a team and will be responsible for:

Core Responsibilities:

• Safe Forklift Operation:

• Operating the forklift safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations and procedures. 
• Maneuvering the forklift in busy industrial environments. 
• Regularly checking the forklift for faults or damage. 
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks, trailers, and containers. 
• Moving goods to and from storage areas, shelves, or pallets. 
• Stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods. 
• Ensuring goods are properly secured for transport. 
• Assisting in shipping and receiving activities, verifying the accuracy of shipments. 
• Palletizing goods for shipment. 
• Identifying and labeling pallets for dispatch. 
• Participating in basic picking and packing duties. 

• Material Handling:

• Warehouse Operations:

Skills and Counter Balance Forklift Operator:

• Accredited Forklift Operating License: A valid license from a recognized body (e.g., RTITB) is essential. 
• Pre-Use Checks: Thoroughly inspecting the forklift before each shift to ensure it's in good working condition. 
• Hazard Awareness: Recognizing and avoiding potential hazards in the operating environment. 
• Load Handling and Stacking: Mastering the techniques for safely lifting, moving, and stacking loads. 
• Safe Speed and Maneuvering: Operating the forklift at a safe speed and maneuvering it accurately, especially in confined spaces. 
• Load Stability: Understanding the principles of stability and how to maintain it when lifting and moving loads. 

Our client is a goods distributor that is looking for a Warehouse Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person. This client has a large warehouse that has facilities such as a canteen, smoking area, free car parking and locker room.

Next Steps:

Apply to this Warehouse Operative role through this advert. For more information, please contact Francisca on (phone number removed) .

If successful, you will need to complete a digital registration with our agency. Please note that if you haven’t been contacted within 7 days of your application, assume you have not been successful at this time. However, your details will be retained for future suitable roles.

About Regional Recruitment Services:

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website at (url removed) to explore more job opportunities across the UK.